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What to Get for Someone Who Loves Golf

By Spencer Lanoue
July 24, 2025

Finding the perfect gift for the golfer in your life can feel tougher than a downhill putt on a baked-out green. Since you’re not a mind reader, guessing what they actually want or need for their game is a real challenge. This guide clears away the noise, giving you a curated list of fantastic golf gifts for any budget, broken down by what will actually help them on the course, sharpen their skills at home, or just make the game more fun.

Gifts That Go Straight in the Bag

These are the can't-miss, practical gifts that every single golfer will use and appreciate. They are the staples of the game, and you can never have enough of them. If you’re ever unsure, an item from this list is always a safe and welcome bet.

Premium Golf Balls

Let's start with a simple truth: golfers lose golf balls. A lot of them. While they might buy a box of budget balls for themselves, receiving a dozen premium golf balls feels like a true luxury. What's the difference? High-end balls like the Titleist Pro V1, TaylorMade TP5, or Callaway Chrome Soft offer superior feel, spin, and consistency that lower-priced balls can't match. It’s a gift that says, “I support your game,” and it's something they will absolutely use during their very next round.

  • Budget: $-$$
  • Perfect For: Any and every golfer, from the weekend hacker to the club champion.
  • Coach's Tip: Many brands offer personalization options. Getting a dozen balls stamped with their initials or a funny inside joke is a fantastic personal touch.

A High-Quality Golf Glove

Much like golf balls, gloves are a consumable item that wears out over time. Most amateur golfers use their glove until it's stiff, torn, and barely functional. Gifting a premium cabretta leather glove, like those from FootJoy or Titleist, is a major upgrade. The soft feel and secure grip inspire confidence and just make holding a club feel better. It’s a small detail that has a big impact on their connection to the club.

  • Budget: $
  • Perfect For: The frequent golfer whose gear could use a refresh.
  • Coach's Tip: You'll need to do a little recon. Check their current golf bag for their glove to find the size (e.g., Medium, Large, ML) and the hand they wear it on. A right-handed golfer wears a glove on their left hand, and vice-versa.

A Stylish and Functional Golf Towel

Take a peek at the towel hanging off your golfer’s bag. Is it an old, forgotten kitchen towel? A threadbare relic from a charity tournament ten years ago? A high-quality, absorbent golf towel is a massive and immediate upgrade. Look for waffle-knit microfiber towels that are excellent for cleaning clubs and drying hands. Brands like Ghost Golf and Vessel even make towels with powerful built-in magnets, allowing them to stick it conveniently to a golf cart or their clubs.

  • Budget: $
  • Perfect For: The golfer who appreciates both style and function on the course.

Sharpen Their Skills with Game-Improvement Gifts

For the golfer who is always grinding, practices more than they play, or talks endlessly about "fixing their slice," a game-improvement gift is a home run. These tools are designed to provide feedback and help them practice with a purpose.

An Indoor Putting Mat

Here’s a secret from a coach: the fastest way for most golfers to lower their scores isn't to hit their driver farther, it's to make more putts. A high-quality indoor putting mat allows them to practice the most important part of the game from their living room or office. Look for mats that are at least 8-10 feet long and have alignment aids printed on them. A great option like the Perfect Putt Putting Mat even features a clever ball return system that gives immediate feedback on the pace of the putt.

  • Budget: $$
  • Perfect For: The golfer who is serious about shooting lower scores or is stuck indoors during the off-season.

A Personal Launch Monitor

If you really want to wow them, a personal launch monitor is the ultimate game-improvement tool. This a higher-ticket item, but it fundamentally changes how a golfer practices. It uses radar or camera technology to measure key data points from their swing, like ball speed, launch angle, and carry distance.

  • Entry-Level (PRGR, Rapsodo MLM2 Pro): These devices are incredibly user-friendly and provide the core metrics any golfer needs to understand their distances and swing speed. They are perfect for turning a regular range session into a productive feedback loop.
  • Prosumer-Level (Garmin Approach R10, SkyTrak+): Stepping up in price unlocks a world of possibilities, including highly accurate data on spin rate and shot shape, as well as the ability to play full golf simulation rounds on famous courses from home. This gift can turn their garage into a year-round golf haven.
  • Budget: $$ - $$$$
  • Perfect For: The dedicated, data-driven golfer who loves technology and wants real, quantitative feedback on their swing.

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Spencer has been playing golf since he was a kid and has spent a lifetime chasing improvement. With over a decade of experience building successful tech products, he combined his love for golf and startups to create Caddie AI - the world's best AI golf app. Giving everyone an expert level coach in your pocket, available 24/7. His mission is simple: make world-class golf advice accessible to everyone, anytime.

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